Menlo Worldwide Logistics, a subsidiary of Con-way Inc., said Thursday it is increasing its use of carriers approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency鈥檚 SmartWay program.
April 3, 2008BusinessLogistics
Pacer, BNSF Expand Intermodal Service
Pacer International said it has expanded intermodal services between its Pacer Stacktrain unit and BNSF Railway Co., which will allow it to begin full service on BNSF鈥檚 network.
April 2, 2008BusinessLogisticsFuelGovernment
Diesel Declines 2.5垄 to $3.964; Gasoline Climbs to Record $3.29
Diesel鈥檚 national average pump price saw its first decline in two months, falling 2.5 cents Monday to $3.964 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported.
April 1, 2008BusinessLogistics
US1 Reports Lower 4Q, Full-Year Earnings
Logistics firm US 1 Industries said its fourth-quarter net income was $600,000, or 5 cents a share, down from $1.4 million, or 11 cents, a year ago.
April 1, 2008BusinessLogistics
AutoInfo Reports Lower Earnings
Logistics provider AutoInfo Inc. said it earned $392,000, or 1 cent per share, in the fourth quarter of 2007, compared with a profit of $443,000, or 1 cent, a year earlier.
March 31, 2008BusinessLogisticsGovernment
Chicago Manufacturing Index Gains, But Shows Contraction
Manufacturing activity in the Chicago region improved this month, but showed contraction, the National Association of Purchasing Management said Monday.
March 31, 2008BusinessLogistics
Purolator Courier, Teamsters Reach Tentative Agreement
Canadian parcel carrier Purolator Courier said it has reached a tentative contract renewal agreement with the Teamsters union.
March 31, 2008FuelBusinessLogisticsGovernment
Diesel Gains 1.5垄 to $3.989; Gas Dips Following Records
The average national price of retail diesel fuel rose 1.5 cents to $3.989 for a fifth consecutive record, while gasoline鈥檚 price declined, the Department of Energy said Monday.
March 25, 2008BusinessLogistics
YRC Sets Mexico Freight Forwarding Service
Less-than-truckload carrier YRC Worldwide said it will offer freight forwarding services to and from Mexico through its YRC Logistics subsidiary.
March 25, 2008BusinessLogistics
Existing 91视频 Sales Rise 2.9%
Existing homes sales rose for the first time in seven months in February, the National Association of Realtors said Monday.
March 24, 2008